Chapter 52: A dilemma

"The situation is critical, what do you brothers think, just say it. " Now it is a dilemma, even Zhao Wenyi doesn't know how to choose, so he can only gather everyone to discuss together.

"Alas, the rear is unstable, and the morale of the army is also unstable. According to the humble opinion of his subordinates, the most appropriate way now is to withdraw troops from Nanjing City to help various places, and then make other plans when the place is stabilized. Zheng Shanchuan was the first to express his opinion, which was very conservative and suitable.

Seeing that everyone nodded in agreement with Zheng Shanchuan's words, Cai Wenyuan couldn't help but hurriedly say: "But Brother Zheng, now there is a shortage of military grain and grass in various places, and once the 200,000 troops withdraw from Nanjing City, they will not be able to survive this winter with the existing grain and grass alone." ”

Zheng Shanchuan nodded, and said a little helplessly: "Everyone naturally understands this truth, but the army is unstable but does not withdraw the troops, I am afraid that this Nanjing City will not be able to be defeated." Rather than this, it is better to return to the army and hold on. As long as you find a way to persist until the beginning of spring, won't all problems be solved? ”

"However, this is not the way to come up." Cai Wenyuan was a little anxious, why didn't he want to do this, but it was impossible to get to the beginning of spring. Even if it is hit, these hundreds of thousands of troops may be scattered, and there will be only a few left. Moreover, even if the army is withdrawn, it still has to face the encirclement and interception of the officers and soldiers, and I can say with certainty that in the face of such a fierce pursuit, with the hungry soldiers and horses at that time, there is no hope of victory at all.

"If you delay for a day, maybe there will be a turnaround." Zheng Shanchuan still insisted that at this moment, he no longer had any hope of winning the Ming Dynasty.

Cai Wenyuan was helpless for a while, and everyone present was also silent, in a dilemma, no one had an opinion for a while.

"Sect Master, Yu Qi thinks that God favors him, so he might as well try his best. It seems safe to hold on to it, but it is a dead end at all, and continuing to attack Nanjing City, although it is a risky move, it is not impossible to succeed. So the subordinates thought that the plan now was to stick to it. ”

Seeing that Zheng Shanchuan's side couldn't be convinced, Cai Wenyuan could only suggest directly to Zhao Wenyi that he would never agree to the army to return to help and hold on.

The dispute between Zheng Shanchuan and Cai Wenyuan has clearly analyzed the pros and cons of the matter. Although the time is relatively short, Zhao Wenyi also thinks about it very clearly in his heart.

"Pass my commander's order, the soldiers and horses from all over the country will assemble on their own, as long as they hold the big cities in their hands, and the rest will be cheaper for the officers and soldiers." Zhao Wenyi got up and said, his face was firm and abnormal, it was time to give it a go.

was stunned for a moment, and then Cai Wenyuan excitedly hugged his fists and said, "My subordinates obey orders." ”

"Sect Master, this ......" I didn't expect Zhao Wenyi to agree so easily, Zheng Shanchuan couldn't help but be a little anxious.

It's a pity that before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhao Wenyi reaching out. "This seat has made up its mind, and the Dharma protector will not say anything more."

"Master!" Zheng Shanchuan was really anxious, how could he make a decision lightly in such a big matter.

"Alright." Zhao Wenyi frowned and said, and then told everyone: "Wait and go back quickly, this matter is over, and no one can spread it around, so as not to disturb the morale of the army." ”

"Subordinates obey." Under the leadership of Cai Wenyuan, everyone responded in unison. Zheng Shanchuan was the only one who shook his head with a sigh. Crazy, these people are crazy.

In front of the gate of the Guogong Mansion, just as Shen Chongming was about to go out to the city quietly, a guard hurriedly came. "Grandpa, there's a sneaky guy caught outside, and the brothers think it should be a spy who can't be taught."

Shen Chongming was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help laughing: "A spy who has nothing to teach? What are you going to do when you come to our house, do you want to know what kind of meal Lord Ben is eating at noon today? ”

The guard smiled, "Grandpa, I'm afraid you really guessed correctly, this guy's fist and foot kung fu is really a little bit untouchable, and he is definitely not an assassin." ”

"Bring him in, the official should ask carefully why he came to our door to spy on information." Shen Chongming commanded. didn't go out of the door, and directly ordered Brother Erdan to move a chair, and the court was about to open for interrogation.

"Get on your knees!" The guard kicked the spy on the shin, and the guy fell to his knees with a wail.

But he is also a ruthless character, although he is already in a situation where his nose is blue and his face is swollen, his little neck is still straight, and he looks at Shen Chongming in front of him with unyieldingness.

"***, bow your head." There was a snap, and the guard behind slapped the back of the spies on the head.

Shen Chongming hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop it, and said with a smile: "The person who came is a guest, what are you doing here, hehe." ”

"I said this guest, look at your unconvinced face, isn't it that you are not a secret agent who is not invisible, and the official has caught you wrong?" Shen Chongming asked with a smile.

"Hmph, Lao Tzu is a good man who does nothing, you dog official wants to kill and scrape, even if you do it." The spy said menacingly, it turned out to be a man who was not afraid of death.

"Hehe, have guts." Shen Chongming nodded and said with a smile: "Do you know what these people around this official are doing?" ”

The spy turned his face away, and said coaxingly: "Isn't it just a lackey of the imperial court, what's the big deal?" When my Wuwei Sect army enters the city, I will definitely kill you and leave no piece of armor behind! ”

"Backbone." Shen Chongming nodded in admiration, waved his hand and said, "Since this is the case, you let him have a good look at the methods of Jinyiwei." Go, gag your mouth and drag to the firewood room in the backyard, so as not to make any noise so as not to disturb the three ladies. ”

The lieutenants were shocked, and one by one they looked at the spies who were a little at a loss with a sinister smile.

"Hehe, I guess you haven't seen the methods of our Jinyi Guard's cramps and skins, today I will let you open your eyes, if you are still alive afterwards, this official will definitely send you out of the city." Shen Chongming talked nonsense, and he was even more frightened that the spies' face was bloodless, and he didn't see the tough attitude just now.

Although they had not experienced the methods of the Jinyi Guard, they had heard of the torture spies, and they never thought that they would fall into their hands today.

"Come on, drag it out, even death won't make him die comfortably." Seeing that this guy still didn't open his mouth to confess, Shen Chongming said with a smoky face.

The captains said yes, and they set up spies and were about to go to the firewood room in the backyard. A pair of big eyes full of excitement turned out to be that kind of horror in the eyes of the spies.

"My lord, I'll recruit, I'll recruit." As soon as they were dragged out, the spies screamed. Death is not terrible, but I have to be tortured before the temporary period, and I am really scared.

"Stop, hehe." Shen Chongming immediately laughed, but he didn't plan to really let the captains clean up this spy in his own home.

"That's it, as long as you confess truthfully, this official will already entertain you with good wine and meat. After all, how did this spy intelligence get to the front of the official's mansion? Shen Chongming asked, and the smile on his face made the spies even more frightened. This person is simply a smiling tiger!

Seeing that the spy was stunned for a long time and didn't answer, the captain behind him shouted viciously: "Say it quickly! ”

"Yes, yes, this adult, the villain clearly found Xiong Dabiao. After inquiring about his residence in your house several times, I pretended to have the courage to come to investigate. The spy said resignedly, and with this spit, the cold sweat that had been hidden for a long time also covered his forehead.

"Senior brother?" Shen Chongming couldn't help but be stunned, since Xiong Dabiao was injured in the battle outside the city yesterday, he and his little junior sister couldn't rest assured, so they let him live in the mansion after vacating a room. This person suddenly came here, probably because he wanted to wait for an opportunity to murder the senior brother.

Seeing that Shen Chongming's face instantly turned cold, the spy immediately sensed that something was wrong, and quickly explained: "Don't misunderstand this adult, the little one is just here to deliver the letter, but don't dare to pay attention to anything else." ”

Without waiting for Shen Chongming's orders, Brother Erdan immediately waved his hand and said, "Come on, find out the letter." ”

Unfolded it, Shen Chongming laughed. "You can figure it out, huh."

The spy lowered his head and didn't dare to speak, this is what Shangfeng meant, he is a pawn, where do he know so much.

"Erdan, burn this letter immediately." Shen Chongming handed the letter to Brother Erdan. Seeing that this kid wanted to open it and take a look, he immediately scolded: "Burn it immediately!" ”

Brother Erdan was startled, and hurriedly took out the fire fold from his arms and got busy.

staring at Brother Erdan and burning the letter, Shen Chongming withdrew his gaze. It's not that I'm afraid that Xiong Dabiao will get angry when he sees this heart, but I'm afraid that he will be angry when he knows the content of this letter, and you must know that this letter is an insult to him at all!

"Come on, this thief's crime of joining the rebels is unforgivable, and he will be dragged out and beheaded immediately!" Shen Chongming got up and said, this person can't be kept.

The spy was startled and said hurriedly: "Adult, the small ones have been recruited, you can't do this!" ”

Shen Chongming ignored it, got up directly and walked back with a smoky face. When the guards took a look, they dragged the spy out without saying a word.

At this time, Brother Erdan was the second monk who couldn't figure his head, looked back and forth a few times, and finally hurriedly followed Shen Chongming.

"My lord, what's wrong with you, you can't make a big fuss about a little spy." Shen Chongming's face was smoky, Brother Erdan had not seen him a few times for many years, what a big fire this was.

"A bunch of shameless people!" Shen Chongming scolded, originally thought that he could make such a big move, although this Zhao Wenyi was inevitably insidious and cunning, he was also very sinister and cunning, but he also definitely had the courage of being super and ordinary people. But I never expected that it would be so insidious and cunning and shameless.

"My lord, ...... are you" Brother Erdan was even more puzzled, as for him, who is this shameless person?

"Erdan, immediately tell Chen Xiao that there are still rebel spies in Nanjing City, how can he do it." Shen Chongming said angrily, no matter what, the rebel spies in the city must be cleared, once the all-pervasive rebel spies tell Xiong Dabiao's ears, how can it be good.

"Oh, my subordinates will go here." Brother Erdan nodded hurriedly, didn't dare to ask more, and hurriedly ran out of the door.

“***。” After scolding, Shen Chongming raised his feet to visit Xiong Dabiao.

"Brother Shen, how's the war going?" Xiong Dabiao, who was lying on the bed awkwardly, saw Shen Chongming walk in, and struggled to sit up while asking.

Shen Chongming hurriedly stepped forward to stop him and said, "Senior brother, you can lie down before your injuries are healed." Originally, the rebels had already attacked the city, but at noon they suddenly withdrew their troops, and the younger brother guessed that the news of the war in the rear should have come. ”

Xiong Dabiao grinned, and when he thought of Wuweijiao's sad appearance, he felt extremely happy in his heart.

But then he became worried, "Brother Shen, then do you think they will withdraw their troops to help?" Master's revenge has not been avenged, but he can't let them escape from Nanjing City. ”

Seeing Xiong Dabiao's eagerness, Shen Chongming hurriedly said, "Senior brother, you can rest assured." There must be people with extraordinary abilities in the Wuwei Sect, although it is a dilemma, but it is almost impossible to withdraw troops and return to help. Besides, even if they wanted to escape, the younger brother wouldn't let him go. ”

Looking at Shen Chongming's confident face, Xiong Dabiao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's fine, you must not let them go!" ”

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